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NFC East Among NFL's Most Compelling Divisions

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Bucky Brooks Tightly packed NFC East offers electrifying offense ... and grotesque defense The NFC East is the most compelling division in the NFL. As I stated last week, this is the top offensive division in football right now. All four starting quarterbacks have made the Pro Bowl, and the division also boasts three spectacular runners (LeSean McCoy, Alfred Morris and DeMarco Murray) and a number of dynamic pass catchers (including Dez Bryant, Victor Cruz, Pierre Garçon and DeSean Jackson). Throw in Chip Kelly's innovative scheme, and the NFC East's offensive firepower is overwhelming. Yet, defense within the division is atrocious. With the Cowboys' shoddy tackling and the inconsistent pass coverage displayed by the Eagles, Giants and Redskins, these defenses are hard to watch. That's why I'm curious to see how the division plays out this fall. Many of the top contenders in the NFC have rugged defenses that are equipped to snuff out the league's most explosive offenses. Thus, I wonder which team will emerge from the NFC East, and if it will have enough firepower -- on both sides of the ball -- to compete with the heavyweights in the conference. While this division is currently known for potent offense, I believe the team with the top defense will claim the crown.